By: Josie Anderson | 2012-05-29 | Insurance Pet insurance should protect you financially from the cost of treating any health problems your pet might have. A common health problem in cats is feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), but a good pet insurance may cover the cost of veterinary bills and medication to treat it. read more
By: Kate Rieger | 2010-11-26 | Pets FUS, FLUTD, and feline cystitis are all terms used to loosely identify a range of feline urinary tract disorders in your cat's lower urinary tract. Your vet may use the term 'idiopathic' which means that there isn't a know cause for the condition, like a birth defect. The condition causes frequent, painful, difficult of bloody urination. This isn't something to ignore and here's why. read more
By: Jeffrey Grill | 2010-04-03 | Pets Feline kidney disease vs. urinary tract infection could lead to similar systems, however the severity of the underlying conditions are different. If you suspect that your cat is undergoing kidney disease or kidney failure, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately, since this will lead to a build up of toxins. When there is kidney disease, the composition of the urine is changed, creating an environment for infection to form. Both the kidney failure and urine infection will require treatment and then corrective action taken by your veterinarian to avoid future problems. read more
By: Kidney Expert | 2010-10-29 | Alternative Medicine It is easy for a cat owner to be confused about the differences between feline kidney disease vs urinary tract infection. Both can involve the renal system (kidneys), and both can be detected through symptoms involved in how and where your cat urinates. However the two are very different problems, one having to do with an actual failure of kidney function, the other having to do with a more standa read more
By: bruce bud | 2010-10-05 | Alternative Medicine The most painful infection that plagues women is the infection of the urinary tract. This type of an infection radiates itself throughout the entire body read more
By: jackmartin | 2011-06-23 | Health & Fitness urinary cat disease is a common problem. Fortunately, it is treatable and preventable by adopting appropriate measures. read more
By: Jeffrey Grill | 2010-04-03 | Pets Surgery for feline urinary tract infections is only necessary if it can correct an underlying cause of the problem. This can include structural problems in the urinary system or infection related blockages such as uroliths or bladder stones. Veterinarians will first try other approaches which could potentially dissolve any stones before recommending surgery. Long term prevention can be improved with diet, water consumption, and possible the use of a homeopathic supplement. read more
By: Charlotte Simms | 2010-04-03 | Health & Fitness While several folks experience pain in the abdomen, it can be difficult to define the difference between a bladder infection and interstitial cystitis. Even doctors sometimes tag the pain as a bladder infection and the real ailment remains untreated. I hope to provide you an accessible and clear way to understand the difference between these two unfortunate phenomenons. read more
By: Robert D Hawkins | 2010-04-02 | Pets For many proud pet owners know the dangers of a urinary tract infection; AKA UTI. In some ways it is the big bully on the block... read more
By: Robert Herriman | 2010-03-27 | Diseases and Conditions Urinary tract infections (UTI's) are one of the most common reasons people go to get medical treatment. There are an estimated 5-10 million outpatient visits and over 250,000 hospital admissions due to UTI's. read more
By: ricardo lumbardo | 2010-10-09 | Business With essential information about Urinary Tract Infection in dogs, this page will help you detect, diagnose, and treat your dog's Urinary Tract Infection. With references to other bladder disorders as well, this helpful page contains tips on how to handle a canine Urinary Tract Infection and other bladder problems, such as bladder stones properly. read more
By: John Paduchak | 2010-03-30 | Pets Feline urinary incontinence is a condition which carries all sorts of bad connotations. Beyond the damage to carpets and furniture caused by frequent accidents, there is the prospect that your cat's incontinence may be a sign of a more serious disorder or the simple side effect of advancing age. But in most cases, incontinence can be easily treated and does not have to be a cause of undo stress for you or your cat. read more
By: Brad Ray | 2011-07-15 | Health & Fitness Urinary tract infections are caused due to the infestation of bacteria, fungi or parasites in the urinary tract region and can cause the person a great deal of discomfort. In this article, we enlist the treatments for urinary tract infection. read more
By: Puneet Aggarwal | 2010-03-26 | Pets How to treat UTI in cats is one of the most common questions asked by cat owners. To answer this, we must also understand what are the symptoms and causes of this illness. Obviously, the knowledge of owners on the factors that causes urinary tract infection is essential for its treatment and medication. read more
By: Melissa Simmonds | 2010-04-03 | Pets Urinary tract infection dog medications may come in three types: antibiotics, antifungal medications and homeopathic remedies. The most used medication is the antibiotics. These medications are used when the cause of the problem is bacteria. When fungus is ruled out as the cause, the vet will give the dog anitfungal drugs. Homeopathic may also be used to stop the infection. read more